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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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